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Creamy Chicken Boursin with Potatoes: Tender Slow Cooker or Stovetop Recipe

As a home cook with years of experience creating family-pleasing meals, I've found that this Chicken Boursin recipe earns rave reviews every time. My husband raves about it, and even the teens give it a thumbs-up—high praise in our house! All recipes on my blog are family-tested favorites. I've prepared this in the slow cooker for effortless results, but I'll also share stovetop instructions for those without one.

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Chicken Boursin: Tender chicken with a creamy twist

I originally planned fries for the kids but noticed fridge leftovers like bell peppers and spring onions heading to waste. As someone committed to reducing food waste, I turned them into this dish using the slow cooker. It was such a hit that the fries were forgotten—they devoured their plates clean!

Tip: Explore more top slow cooker recipes here.

Update: Skip the cooking cream for slow cooker versions, as it can separate. The Boursin provides plenty of creaminess, enhanced by vegetable moisture for a perfect sauce.

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Ingredients for Chicken Boursin (serves 4)

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 pack of Boursin (or Paturain Light)
  • 3 onions
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • Cooking cream (stovetop only)
  • 600 grams precooked baby potatoes
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 heaping teaspoon Maggi garden herb stock powder

Pro Tip: Broccoli adds fantastic flavor—try it!

Slow Cooker Chicken Boursin Preparation

Like most slow cooker meals, this is incredibly simple and hands-off.

  • Clean the 2 chicken breasts
  • Slice onions into half-moons
  • Cut bell peppers into pieces
  • Slice mushrooms
  • Layer onions at the bottom
  • Add half the vegetables
  • Top with precooked potatoes
  • Place chicken breasts on top
  • Add remaining vegetables
  • Crush garlic cloves and sprinkle over
  • Dollop Boursin over chicken
  • Season with salt, pepper, and stock powder
  • Cook on low 4-5 hours or high 3 hours
  • If too saucy, uncover and high for last 30 minutes to thicken
  • Serve and enjoy!

Stovetop Chicken Boursin Preparation

No slow cooker? No problem—this wok version is delicious, though it requires a bit more attention than the set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker method.

  • Clean and cube the 2 chicken breasts
  • Slice onions into half-moons
  • Cut bell peppers into pieces
  • Slice mushrooms
  • Brown chicken cubes in butter
  • Add vegetables and potatoes; stir-fry 5 minutes
  • Crush and add garlic
  • Stir in cooking cream if needed
  • Dollop Boursin over chicken
  • Season with salt, pepper, and stock powder
  • Cover, simmer, stirring occasionally until done
  • Serve hot—delicious!

The methods are similar, but the slow cooker shines for busy days: start it before leaving home, and dinner's ready on arrival. Either way, this one-pan wonder is hearty, flavorful, and kid-approved.